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"Children need strength and bravery to deal with the diagnosis of a chronic illness. ""Tiger Livy"" inspires and educates all who read her story. Livy is a vibrant, clever little girl who usually loves to play and pounce like a tiger. That is until one day when she unexpectedly gets very sick. Now Livy isn't able to play the same, she doesn't feel like herself, and some of her friends treat her differently. Finding inspiration from her favorite feline, Livy transforms her mindset and takes on the monumental task of mentally and emotionally healing from chronic illness. Tiger Livy"" is the story of a brave six-year-old who inspires empathy, patience, and grit in young readers. Hear Livy roar today! Also available in Spanish: La Tigresa Livy."

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I had Leukemia as a child and am now in remission. Not a lot of people understand how hard it is, especially young children. This book is a perfect description for children about the experience of living with disease. I loved the story and the main character, Livy. She is a role model for young children suffering from disease. Jake Dvorak, High School Student and Childhood Leukemia Survivor This book is a treasure for any child and family coping with a diagnosis. I was rooting for Tiger Livy all the way through. Shannon Malloy, Development and Operations Manager at Cure JM Foundation This beautiful book made me smile the whole time! Referring to fighting an illness as being brave like a tiger gave me new words to use during my daily interactions with young patients fighting illnesses. It put real words to real feelings chronically ill children have and perfectly describes what it is for them to be brave! Nicole Pardon, BA, Certified Child Life Specialist I know the difficulties these young patients often face. Reading this book made me smile. It is amazing to see a product that can help share this experience from a child's perspective. All patients with a diagnosis of Juvenile Dermatomyositis or any chronic disease would benefit from reading this book as a reminder that this is a long road to recovery, but the final goal can be achieved. Dr. Nikita Goswami, MD, specialist in Pediatric Rheumatology I have worked with children with chronic disease, specifically in hematology, oncology and rheumatology patients for over 18 years, and the stress of treatments can almost be as difficult as the disease at times. This story addresses not only the physical but also the emotional distress that kids with chronic illness face, as well as discusses the recovery. Rachel Hernandez, RN This book focuses on actions the child and their family can take during the difficult times of dealing with a chronic illness. By empowering the main character to identify what she could do, Tiger Livy will empower so many children to do the same. Dr. Hovig K Artinian, MD, MAT, FAAP This book will help a lot of other kids with a sickness get through tough times. I had Rhabdomyosarcoma so I know how it feels to get the treatment done. It is not the greatest experience, but at the end of the day, it helped me get better. This story shows how brave young Livy is! Jazlean Vega, High School Student and Rhabdomyosarcoma Survivor Tiger Livy relays the seriousness of illness and the challenges that come with it, and yet also showed a young child's strength and courage to overcome it. This book is great for all children - it validates and empowers those experiencing a similarly challenging chronic illness. Hopefully it will also teach children without this kind of illness gratitude for their own well-being and empathy for others experiencing illness. Ashley Dockter, Master of Public Health, mother, and wellness advocate

"I had Leukemia as a child and am now in remission. Not a lot of people understand how hard it is, especially young children. This book is a perfect description for children about the experience of living with disease. I loved the story and the main character, Livy. She is a role model for young children suffering from disease. Jake Dvorak, High School Student and Childhood Leukemia Survivor This book is a treasure for any child and family coping with a diagnosis. I was rooting for Tiger Livy all the way through. Shannon Malloy, Development and Operations Manager at Cure JM Foundation This beautiful book made me smile the whole time! Referring to fighting an illness as being brave like a tiger gave me new words to use during my daily interactions with young patients fighting illnesses. It put real words to real feelings chronically ill children have and perfectly describes what it is for them to be brave! Nicole Pardon, BA, Certified Child Life Specialist I know the difficulties these young patients often face. Reading this book made me smile. It is amazing to see a product that can help share this experience from a child's perspective. All patients with a diagnosis of Juvenile Dermatomyositis or any chronic disease would benefit from reading this book as a reminder that this is a long road to recovery, but the final goal can be achieved. Dr. Nikita Goswami, MD, specialist in Pediatric Rheumatology I have worked with children with chronic disease, specifically in hematology, oncology and rheumatology patients for over 18 years, and the stress of treatments can almost be as difficult as the disease at times. This story addresses not only the physical but also the emotional distress that kids with chronic illness face, as well as discusses the recovery. Rachel Hernandez, RN This book focuses on actions the child and their family can take during the difficult times of dealing with a chronic illness. By empowering the main character to identify what she could do, ""Tiger Livy"" will empower so many children to do the same. Dr. Hovig K Artinian, MD, MAT, FAAP This book will help a lot of other kids with a sickness get through tough times. I had Rhabdomyosarcoma so I know how it feels to get the treatment done. It is not the greatest experience, but at the end of the day, it helped me get better. This story shows how brave young Livy is! Jazlean Vega, High School Student and Rhabdomyosarcoma Survivor ""Tiger Livy"" relays the seriousness of illness and the challenges that come with it, and yet also showed a young child's strength and courage to overcome it. This book is great for all children - it validates and empowers those experiencing a similarly challenging chronic illness. Hopefully it will also teach children without this kind of illness gratitude for their own well-being and empathy for others experiencing illness. Ashley Dockter, Master of Public Health, mother, and wellness advocate"

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"Erin Garcia is a passionate educator who knows true health is a personal and community effort. She creates to educate and inspire, with the ultimate goal of connecting communities through authentic representation. She lives with her family in the beautiful and robust Central Valley of California. You can read about her latest projects at eringarciabooks.com and on Instagram @infinite_inclusion. Betsy Miller is a coauthor of ""Tiger Livy"". She is the author of the picture book ""Hip, Hop, Hooray for Brooklynn!"" and the nonfiction books ""The Parents' Guide to Perthes"", ""The Parents' Guide to Clubfoot"", and ""The Parents' Guide to Hip Dysplasia"". Miller joined this project to create a child-centered story that reflects the wonderful kids and families who bravely face children's health issues. Get to know her more at http: //betsymillerbooks.weebly.com. Ivreese Tong is the illustrator of ""Tiger Livy"". She is a student in the Central Valley of California and has practiced art for the past five years. Ms. Tong has experience with a plethora of art styles, subjects, and mediums. By illustrating this book, she hopes she can inspire others through her passion for art. Check out more of her beautiful work at ivreese.com."

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